A/AI Machine Learning Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art tools

Work with industry leaders

Solve complex engineering problems

4x10 schedule

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Manassas, VA is seeking a software engineer to join the RMS AI team, developing and integrating Generative AI tools for tactical and development systems.

You will work with industry-leading design professionals to upgrade LLMs, implement RAG workflows, and ensure operations in air-gapped environments. Onsite role requiring security clearance; includes state-of-the-art tools and a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, CS, ML or related STEM degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience designing, developing, and/or maintaining AI agents and large language models.
• Familiarity with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) in AI agent workflows.
• Familiarity with open source agentic libraries and tools (LangChain, MCP, etc).
• Active security clearance and willing to work onsite in Manassas, VA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate Generative AI tools into tactical and development systems.
• Interface with developers, program leadership, and customers to develop tools for specific use cases.
• Adapt AI tools for use in air gapped environments.
• Upgrade locally-hosted Large Language Models and the associated tools that leverage the LLM.
• Interfacing with users of GenAI tools to provide technical support and solicit feedback.
• Building data pipelines to ingest data from a variety of sources.

Skills

AI agents

RAG tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Air-gapped environments

LLM optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM

Tools

LangChain

MCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

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WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

THE WORK

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) team. Work with our team as we develop cutting edge tools for our Navy customer through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities into tactical systems.

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Development and integration of Generative AI tools into tactical and development systems


• Interfacing with developers, program leadership, and customers to develop tools for specific use cases


• Adapting AI tools for use in air gapped environments


• Upgrading locally-hosted Large Language Models and the associated tools that leverage the LLM


• Interfacing with users of GenAI tools to provide technical support and solicit feedback


• Building data pipelines to ingest data from a variety of sources

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Who You Are

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• An innovative mindset, capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering high-quality results.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin Means Becoming Part Of a Team That's Making a Significant Impact In The Field Of Engineering. When You Choose To Work With Us, You'll Enjoy

• An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.


• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch design professionals


• A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems regarding highly complex and integrated subsystems.


• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree is Software Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree


• 1 year of relevant experience


• Experience with designing, developing, and/or maintaining AI agents and large language models


• Familiarity with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) in AI agent workflows


• Familiarity with open source agentic libraries and tools (LangChain, MCP, etc)


• Active security clearance and willing to work onsite with our team in Manassas, VA in our advanced development lab

Desired Skills

• Experience building Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) tools on custom datasets


• Experience with developing, deploying, and maintaining MCP servers


• Interest in optimizing AI agents and LLMs to drive deployment solutions


• Experience with cloud, containers & modern AI tools (Docker, Kubernetes, etc)


• Experience with production ML and High Performance Compute Development


• Experience building and deploying tools for air-gapped and/or limited compute environments


• Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule


• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decision and issues to both highly technical and non-technical peers


• Ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics – not afraid to challenge the existing approach to solutions


• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.


• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.


• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.